Client: North Steel Distribution, Toronto, Canada
Industry: Steel plate and beam warehousing
Background
North Steel stores and cuts steel plates up to 12 meters long. Their warehouse had a low ceiling – only 6.5 meters high. They could not install a standard overhead crane because of the height limit. Forklifts could not reach the top racks.
The problem
Low ceiling: no space for a normal crane with a tall hoist
Manual handling of heavy plates caused back injuries
Slow retrieval time – workers spent 30 minutes finding and lifting one plate
The solution from Henan Mine
We designed a low‑headroom overhead crane (special design for limited height):
Capacity: 15 tons
Compact hoist with very short hook‑to‑ceiling distance – only 800 mm
Radio remote control with position display
Variable speed for delicate handling of coated plates
The crane was built to run on existing building beams – no new support columns needed.
The results
Storage capacity increased by 40% because they could now stack plates higher
Plate retrieval time cut from 30 minutes to 6 minutes
Zero back injury claims in the 12 months after installation
The customer ordered a second crane for their other warehouse
Why Global Customers Choose Henan Mine
Global customers choose Henan Mine because we deliver international standard cranes (ISO, CE, ASME) at competitive prices, with short lead times and tailored engineering for local conditions like heat, cold, or corrosion. We provide end‑to‑end service from free design and factory testing to on‑site installation, operator training, and 24/7 remote support. With over 50 countries served and a proven ROI of 6‑14 months, Henan Mine is the trusted partner for reliable, cost‑effective lifting solutions.
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